On 1 October 2006 a new piece of legislation was introduced into the UK to help safeguard all workplace premises from fire. This fire safety law is called the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It replaces numerous other pieces of legislation and means now you have one set of rules to comply with, regarding fire safety.
To assist businesses meet this new legislation Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering all businesses within Shropshire the more
On 1 October 2006 a new piece of legislation was introduced into the UK to help safeguard all workplace premises from fire. This fire safety law is called the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It replaces numerous other pieces of legislation and means now you have one set of rules to comply with, regarding fire safety.
To assist businesses meet this new legislation Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering all businesses within Shropshire the more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has “already delivered” many of the suggestions outlined in Sir Ken Knight’s report on cutting expenditure in national fire and rescue services, it was revealed today.
Fire deaths and injuries and the number of accidental house fires in the county are down while fire engines and firefighter numbers have also fallen in proportion.
The fire service in Shropshire costs only £43 per head of population compared to almost £60 for the most costly more
The fire and rescue service in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin is “planning for the worst” after a further £1.6m cost cutting demand from central Government as part of its austerity programme.
Fire station closures, firefighter redundancies and a possible merger with a neighbouring brigade are being considered among a 50 strong list of options to be explored over the next 12 months.
“I still hope that the national economy will recover and the cuts to 2020 will be less than more
The ability to tackle pollution incidents in the county has been boosted with a joint initiative between Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Environment Agency.
Four of the brigade’s existing four wheel drive vehicles are being kitted out by the Environment Agency with better equipment for firefighters to deal with fuel and chemical spills to prevent potential environmental disasters.
Also a new Toyota Hilux – dubbed an Environmental Protection Unit – has been jointly more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been called out to several calls recently where bonfires have got out of control.
The following advice should be taken when lighting, using and extinguishing a bonfire.
Schoolchildren were bowled over in the county fire safety quiz run by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A total of 32 youngsters from eight county schools won a meal and bowling sessions courtesy of the management at the Ten Pin bowling alley in Telford.
In teams of four, the 11 and 12-year-olds had won competitions at their individual schools after quick fire questions on all aspects of safety.
The annual quiz is organised by the brigade’s community fire safety more
The new Chief Fire Officer of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been appointed by Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority.
John Redmond, the current Deputy Chief Fire Officer will take over in July from the present Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond, who is retiring.
Originally from Wallasey on Merseyside, John gained a degree in geography at the University of Hull in 1982.
He joined London Fire Brigade in 1983 and spent 12 years in the capital in a variety of more
FREE information and advice for all at the 10th Dyslexia Information Day.
There will still be advice and guidance on offer from Elizabeth and collegues but this time we are celebrating local dyslexics and locally linked dsylexics and their achievements, creations.
Exhibitors also include Dragon Naturally Speaking and TextHelp’s Read Write Gold 10.
So come along and have a look at the wonderful creations on display.
FREE entry as always and there will of more
It with sadness that we notify you of the recent death of Jack Tomkins, who retired from the Service approximately 25 years ago.
Jack’s funeral will be held at Shrewsbury Crematorium, London Road, Shrewsbury on Wednesday 24th April at 10:15am.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Service Headquarters
St Michael's Street
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 2HJ
Tel: 01743 260 200
Email: enquiries@shropshirefire.gov.uk
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